Namaqua eco route

[Viertrek]

Good morning

Can the Namaqua eco trail be done with only a single vehicle or is this not advisable?

I have 2 weeks .

I want to leave 17/09(this coming Sunday), thought I will do the trail and then do a part of Namaqua National park before returning to Gauteng.

If not advisable, would Southern Namibia be possible without any reservations this time of the year?

THX

I did the first part, from Pella to Vioolsdrift in 2016, solo and as in only me alone with my Hilux.

Grew up in Namakwaland (Springbok), so was not a big deal for me to do it alone in one vehicle.

But I was causious and did not take unnecessary chanses.

[BarnieH]

Yes not a problem, was there a year ago

On a side note the amount of "Toilet Paper" blowing around is absolutely disgusting.

If you are not taking your .... back with you, please did a deep hole, very deep, so that other can enjoy it in future

Take a spray bottle with spiritus and a box of matches to ensure only the ash blows around.
Side note. Only use this once fully clothed and upright.

[Magnaman]

Take a spray bottle with spiritus and a box of matches to ensure only the ash blows around.
Side note. Only use this once fully clothed and upright.

Not good advice. Some fools wil start wild fires.

[BarnieH]

Not good advice. Some fools wil start wild fires.

I must be out of synk, but that is standard practice to burn toilet paper in hole dug before closing it.

[Chopped]

I must be out of synk, but that is standard practice to burn toilet paper in hoe dug before closing it.

That is actually what is recommended on the namakwa eco trail website.

[Bontpetrol]

I must be out of synk, but that is standard practice to burn toilet paper in hole dug before closing it.

Nee jinne ouens. Na al die reën wat ons gehad het, reinig jouself met 'n soutslaai blaar. Dis soos 'n natuurlike wetwipe. Beste veldtie ooit!

[Royduster]

Good morning

Can the Namaqua eco trail be done with only a single vehicle or is this not advisable?

I have 2 weeks .

I want to leave 17/09(this coming Sunday), thought I will do the trail and then do a part of Namaqua National park before returning to Gauteng.

If not advisable, would Southern Namibia be possible without any reservations this time of the year?

THX

Just got back from the eastern section from Pella to the N7. A single Duster 4x4 with decent tyres. No problems at all and the route is pretty busy so you are likely to see other vehicles most days.

[erasmusdries]

Hi

Just a few bits that might be helpful

--Enough info available regarding the route and Wilma also give you all the info you need, it would be nice to get/have a list of the other private campsites and contact details if they are fully booked, we only saw a second group on our final day

-- Remember the height restriction of the pipe over the road at Henkries pump station if you have a high vehicle with stuff on the roof

--Find a Kaap Agri fuel station ,there is one in Pofadder, diesel much cheaper

--You have to pre arrange with the nuns if you want to see the inside of the Cathedral in Pella

--What a tragedy, our fellow campers use the 2 empty dams at Tierhoek as trashcans

--Thx for the spirits advice, will be permanently in the car.

-- If you find yourself in Koingnaas and you think the wind is going to blow you away at Hondeklipbaai consider Blue Horizon in Koingnaas, the owner Jacques is a delightful person and has the most amazing collection of jacks, that is his number on the campsite board if you think you might have a jack he has not seen before

-- Fill up in Koingnaas, Hondeklipbaai do not have a petrol station

[SP1971]

Morning. Thank you for the info. Will be doing the route next year April. Do you maybe have more info on the hight restriction? Now a bit worried about my Defender with Jerry cans and rooftop tent on the roof rack. Thank you.

[rechardt]

Morning. Thank you for the info. Will be doing the route next year April. Do you maybe have more info on the hight restriction? Now a bit worried about my Defender with Jerry cans and rooftop tent on the roof rack. Thank you.

This is what we are talking about. Im not sure about the height, But I personally think you will be fine if you stick to the left side

I was fairly loaded on the roof as well and had no problems

[BarnieH]

Hi

Just a few bits that might be helpful

--Enough info available regarding the route and Wilma also give you all the info you need, it would be nice to get/have a list of the other private campsites and contact details if they are fully booked, we only saw a second group on our final day

-- Remember the height restriction of the pipe over the road at Henkries pump station if you have a high vehicle with stuff on the roof

--Find a Kaap Agri fuel station ,there is one in Pofadder, diesel much cheaper

--You have to pre arrange with the nuns if you want to see the inside of the Cathedral in Pella

--What a tragedy, our fellow campers use the 2 empty dams at Tierhoek as trashcans

--Thx for the spirits advice, will be permanently in the car.

-- If you find yourself in Koingnaas and you think the wind is going to blow you away at Hondeklipbaai consider Blue Horizon in Koingnaas, the owner Jacques is a delightful person and has the most amazing collection of jacks, that is his number on the campsite board if you think you might have a jack he has not seen before

-- Fill up in Koingnaas, Hondeklipbaai do not have a petrol station

An interesting thing about Tierhoek.
When we camped there last time we had a visit from the new park manager and an old park official.

After showing him our permit and such we had a talk about the beauty of the surroundings and also the waste being left behind.

He was quite open in saying that the youngsters from Kuboes sometimes go to Tierhoek as it is just around the corner,

His solution for this was having the entrances secured so that only paid visitors can enter with a code via the phone.

We thought it a great idea as this will control the "overcrowded" places like Ramansdrif also.

I did not ask him how he would fund such a great idea as it will not be high on the agenda of some political entities.

[SP1971]

This is what we are talking about. Im not sure about the height, But I personally think you will be fine if you stick to the left side

I was fairly loaded on the roof as well and had no problems

Thank you very much Rechardt. Appreciate the pic. Im sure we will be okay

[erasmusdries]

THX Barnie for info and Rechardt for the pic, we turned away before Goodhouse when we saw the height restriction, it is so beautiful along the river.

Does anyone know any history about the old house at Tierhoek

[LRFan]

I have some questions
1. What is the cost to do the trail and cost per day to camp?
2. must you do it from Pella side or can you do it from Vioolsdrif side as well?
Regards.

[rechardt]

I have some questions
1. What is the cost to do the trail and cost per day to camp?
2. must you do it from Pella side or can you do it from Vioolsdrif side as well?
Regards.

As per point 1, see attached, this was in September this year( 2023)

As per Point 2, yes, you can do it either way.

[Hugo Slabber]

At Alexander Bay is the official office to book your trip. It is not a free for
all territory because you support communities. Phone Wilma James who is the tourism officer: (081) 873-9043

Regarding one vehicle: if you go to Kamgab by example and you encounter technicalpeobles issue it will be difficult to get support.